Broomfield
CONTACT ME
Contact Gerard on 087/2729154 or E-mail: starinaghgerard1@ if you have an item for this Column
BEST WISHES
The best wishes of the Association and Community is extended to all who are hospitalised or ill at this time. We wish you a speedy recovery. Best wishes also to all who supported Broomfield and District Residents Association in any way during 2018, your support is greatly appreciated. Bliain Nua Rathuil daoibh go leir!
CHRISTMAS JOY
Tommy and Teresa Dillon welcomed their 7th grandchild on Christmas Day. A new baby boy, Zack Thomas, born at 5.50 am on Christmas Morning, to their son Kieran and partner Caroline. Mother and baby doing well.
BIRD FEEDING PROGRAMME
The Bird Feeding Programme that takes place at a number of locations throughout the District is a popular as ever, especially with the birds, who seem to be ravenous these days.
IRISH DANCING CLASSES RESUME
Irish Dancing Classes with The Farrelly School of Irish Dancing resume in Teach Raithneach after the Christmas break on Tuesday 8th January from 6 to 7.30 pm. Contact Grainne on 086 3707227 or Olive on 086 3502157 for further information. New members welcome at any time.
OPERATION TRANSFORMATION NATIONAL WALK DAY
Meath Local Sports Partnership and Sport Ireland have linked up with the Operation Transformation Team to promote National Walk Day on Saturday 12th January. Organisers welcome all ages and abilities along on the day and would like to see families getting involved. The event is ideal for beginners to come out and give it a go. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Check out your Local Sports Partnership for information.
SET DANCING NEWS
There is a Traditional Music session in Dorian’s Pub, Mullin’s Cross, Dunleer every Thursday night, starting at 9 pm. Dorian’s is a nice homely place, and you will certainly enjoy the music and the craic. On next Thursday night (3rd January) the session will include Set Dancing. All Set Dancers are cordially invited to attend. Set Dancing Classes resume in Teach Raithneach after the Christmas break on Monday 14th January, and in Sandpit Hall on Thursday 17th January, both classes running from 8.30 to 10.30 pm. There is a spot of Sean n-Os thrown in for good measure. New Members are always welcome, and refreshments are served. For Set Dancing information, please contact Gerard (Teach Raithneach) on 087 2729154, or by e-mail, starinagh gerard 1@gmail.com, or Jim (Sandpit) on 087 9161903.
COMMUNITY ALERT
The Broomfield and District Community Alert, Text Alert mobile number is 086 2193103. Report anything that concerns you, it could be of the utmost importance. Don’t be afraid to make that call! Alternatively, you can call 999 or 112 and ask for the Gardai, or you can call your local Garda Station.
BLOOD CLINIC DIARY DATE
The next Blood Donation Clinic is in Teach Raithneach, Starinagh, Collon on Thursday 31st January 2019 from 4.30 to 8 pm. Previous and New Donors most welcome.
TUS VACANCY
A TUS vacancy will exist shortly with Broomfield and District Residents Association. The Work Programme involves Care-taking duties in and around Teach Raithneach, as well as the maintenance and up-keep of a number of amenities throughout the District. If you think you are eligible to participate in this Scheme, then please contact the Gerard on 087 2729154 for more information. Self referral forms are available. These allow you to self-refer to Meath Partnership, the body who have responsibility for implementing the TUS Scheme in this area.
TEACH RAITHNEACH BOOKING
To discuss options or to book Teach Raithneach, contact Alice on 087-9360018
LOTTERY
Broomfield Bonus Ball Lottery Christmas Draw Results. Draw Date: 26/12/2018. Bonus Ball Numbers were: 25, 09 and 25. No Jackpot Winner! Next Week’s Jackpot: €4,750.
This Weeks €20 Winners: Abby, Aaron, & Zoe Tierney, Limerick. Davy Matthews, Starinagh. Amanda Kealy, Tullyallen. Mal Bowe, School Lane, Collon. Bridie Doggett, Kellystown.
Promoters: Gerard Weldon, Teresa Carpenter, Sheila Matthews, Vincent Fitzsimons, & Teach box
Next Draw Date: 02/11/2019 Thanks for your very generous support during 2018. Looking forward to your support again in 2019. Buiochas aris!